US Bridges

Pinnacle Peak RD over Rawhide Wash

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 500 Ft E of Scottsdale · Structure no. 11271

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinnacle Peak RD over Rawhide Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pinnacle Peak RD over Rawhide Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,810 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPinnacle Peak RD
CrossesRawhide Wash
Location500 Ft E of Scottsdale
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6987, -111.9223
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2022)
Projected traffic14,810 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinnacle Peak RD over Rawhide Wash built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinnacle Peak RD over Rawhide Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Pinnacle Peak RD over Rawhide Wash carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pinnacle Peak RD over Rawhide Wash?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pinnacle Peak RD over Rawhide Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.